Public Health Museum
Public Health Museum
4.5
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The Public Health Museum is an independent 501(c)3 organization, housed in the historic Richard Morris building (also known as the Old Administration Building) of Tewksbury Hospital in Massachusetts. The Museum strives to preserve artifacts and records of our nation’s history in public health and serve as a resource to the community to educate and promote public health initiatives that address current health issues.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Rick Mayes
Cusco, Peru74 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a superb museum and a bit of a hidden gem. Took my public health college class to this museum and we loved it. Great setting, tour guides and items on display. Highly recommended! Rick Mayes, University of Richmond and UVA School of Nursing
Written October 17, 2021
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We were delighted to host your students! The future of public health is in our youth and fostering that interest is core to our mission. So grateful for your visit!
Written February 11, 2022
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lisathepizza
Tewksbury, MA35 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Went here with some friends on a Saturday morning to check it out. Some of the women I was with have lived in Tewksbury their whole lives and have never been. Our tour guide had a medical background but was able to explain things in layman’s terms. It was very interesting.
Written June 18, 2018
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Rick C
Billerica, MA5 contributions
Oct 2015
Very interesting. A piece of history. Knowledgable staff. Don't forget to visit the cemetery. Hours are limited so plan a head.
Written September 12, 2016
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Tonsoffuntravel
Chelsea, MA183 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
This small museum should delight anyone interested in health, medicine, or history. I recommend, a tour of the old Tewksbury hospital grounds, which is offered occasionally. The museum is run by very knowledgeable, enthusiastic volunteers. If you don't spend some time talking with them you'll be missing the best part of the museum.
Written October 5, 2015
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auntiemoe2
Billerica, MA1 contribution
Nov 2016 • Friends
Everyone in the medical field should check out this blast from the past!
Museum pieces used in movies. Well thought out floor plan. You will leave learning something new.
Museum pieces used in movies. Well thought out floor plan. You will leave learning something new.
Written November 14, 2016
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Antoinette B
14 contributions
Jun 2016 • Business
The museum is beautiful with artefacts that reminded me of how far we've come in eradication some diseases. It also gave a glimpse of the nursing profession and treatments.
Written June 28, 2016
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Nancy C
Methuen, MA71 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
Take a trip back in time and visit this museum. It is located in a wonderful old building on the beautiful grounds of the Tewksbury State Hospital. From the old switch board to an iron lung - you can see the amazing advances in Public Health.
Written April 9, 2015
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Sara L
Reading, Massachusetts, United States5 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
Small museum with a niche theme, but worth the trip. I'd recommend a drive around the hospital campus as well. Only $5 admission is a bargain, and you might get an interesting tour.
Written October 17, 2012
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K L
Halifax, Canada9 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I stopped by the museum on my way home from a road trip. The staff was very friendly, and personable. It was during the off season, so I was the only person visiting at that moment, and had my own private tour of the museum. Very detailed, and knowledgeable, and she was able to answer any questions I had. The history, and items in the museum are very interesting, and unique. I highly recommend stopping by if you have any interest in medical history, state hospitals, or just general history.
Written August 27, 2018
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rosetomyheart
Methuen, MA20 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
I enjoyed the tour a lot . You really do learn about the history of everything and see what they used to do . They let you ask questions and take photos.
Written December 4, 2017
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Is the walking tour and museum, handicap accessible? Are there any stairs?
Written August 14, 2019
Is there a Tewksbury Hospital campus map PDF available?
Written April 10, 2017
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